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Can soft drinks make one seriously ill? what are the chances of cancer from soft drinks?

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See below: Excessive intake of soft drinks can make you fat and being fat is not good for your health. A can of soft drink, bu itself, will not make you sick. The risk of cancer from soft drinks per se is not known, but obesity is a risk factor for cancer.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 6/29/2014

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